KAJU MYSORE PAK

Step 1

In a bowl, combine the cashewnuts, flour, ghee and cardamom powder and mix well. Keep aside.

Step 2

In another pan, combine the sugar with 1/3 cup of water and bring to a boil. Simmer till the syrup is of 1 string consistency.

Step 3

Add the cashewnuts and flour mixture and mix well, over a slow flame, stiring in one direction.

Step 4

Pour the hot ghee , a little at a time from a height so that it trickles in a thin stream into the cashewnut mixture. Keep stirring with a ladle in a clockwise direction, adding larger quantities of the ghee towards the end.

Step 5

When the Mysore pak expands and some ghee separates, sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of cold water on the pak. If it is ready, the Mysore pak will sizzle indicating that it is ready to be poured out.

Step 6

Pour the mixture into a tray or a thali approximately 100 mm. (4") in diameter. the sides of the thali should be at least 50 mm. (2") high.

Step 7

Allow it to set a little. Then, crack a small hole on one side and drain out all the excess ghee. Approximately 2 to 2 1/2 cups will get drained out.

Step 8

Cut into 12 squares and store in an air-tight container.